Death of a Gossip by M.C. Beaton

Death of a Gossip

Hamish Macbeth #1

M.C. Beaton

185 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

When society widow and gossip columnist Lady Jane Winters joins the local fishing class she wastes no time in ruffling feathers - or should that be fins? - of those around her.Among the victims of her sharp tongue is Lochdubh constable Hamish Macb...

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Moods

mysterious 83%
lighthearted 48%
funny 34%
adventurous 16%
sad 6%
emotional 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
dark 2%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 42%
medium 29%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 37% | Plot: 30% | A mix: 27% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 29% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.3

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